The Schalmont High School marching band participants in the annual Gazette Holiday Parade on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in Schenectady, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

The Schalmont High School marching band participants in the annual Gazette Holiday Parade on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in Schenectady, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

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Holly Carota of Schenectady, second from right, waves to participants in the annual Gazette Holiday Parade on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in Schenectady, N.Y. Joining her are her children, from left, Gabriella, 4, Sydney, 7, and Emily, 1. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Holly Carota of Schenectady, second from right, waves to participants in the annual Gazette Holiday Parade on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in Schenectady, N.Y. Joining her are her children, from left, Gabriella, 4, ... more

Photo: Cindy Schultz

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Members of the Chinese Martial Arts Academy move a Chinese dragon during the annual Gazette Holiday Parade on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in Schenectady, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

Members of the Chinese Martial Arts Academy move a Chinese dragon during the annual Gazette Holiday Parade on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in Schenectady, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

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Thor, also known as Pete Casper, and the Central Park Magnate School take part in the annual Gazette Holiday Parade with her grandchildren on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in Schenectady, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Thor, also known as Pete Casper, and the Central Park Magnate School take part in the annual Gazette Holiday Parade with her grandchildren on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in Schenectady, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times ... more

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Beukendaal firefighters take part in the annual Gazette Holiday Parade on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in Schenectady, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

Beukendaal firefighters take part in the annual Gazette Holiday Parade on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in Schenectady, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

Photo: Cindy Schultz

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